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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
1
Senate investigations into Pennsylvanias primary costs unfold as Pinchot testifies on stand. Reports describe organized political influence and calls for reform, with Philadelphia corruption linked to campaign financing. Witnesses allege improper funding and inflated promises amid election scrutiny.
An article reports injuries sustained during a Chicago storm. The brief mentions several people affected and references a weather event causing damage and danger. Further details are unclear due to corrupted OCR text. The piece notes strikes by debris and injuries to individuals in the affected area.
A scrambled OCR list of radio feature mentions across stations such as WPG Autontic City WIP Philadelphia and WVSH Athy Davenport. It notes times in the afternoon, locations in cities like Cincinnati Newark and St Marys, and details like meters and daylight schedules. The text reads like a station guide with fragmentary entries and uncertain names.
Four people died while traveling to Altoona for a racing event. United Press reports the fatal crash occurred on a highway as the vehicle left the route to the Altoona area. Investigators were examining the wreckage for cause and identifying the victims.
A disjointed relic calls veterans to reinstate and convert government war insurance. The fragment references World War veterans, VA policies, and calls to action, with scattered names and phrases suggesting a rallying pledge and renewal effort, though the text is highly garbled.
A bold daylight raid on a New York shop ends with two killed and several injured. Police report a large gang of suspects held up workers and patrons during a tense armed encounter. The outlet affected is a well known market on West street near the river. Local authorities say the incident mirrors a string of daring heists in recent years.
In Pittsburgh June 12 a dispute over banana prices led to a fatal shooting. Leg Sans Horm was killed by his father in law after an attempt to defend his wife. The attacker was wounded and hospitalized with bullet wounds. the fight centered on share of profits in a division dispute between Sandorn and his spouse.
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess visited New York where Governor Al Smith greeted them on the steps of the City Hall. They dined with Mr and Mrs Harold Truman Pratt and planned a luncheon before departing for Glen Tue to continue their U.S. tour with stops at Yale University and other social colonies.
In Geneva on June 12 1940 a fascist rally turned violent as masked attackers struck Indian and Jewish participants near a memorial for Deputy Maniebini. Police intervened and several wounded were treated. investigators pursue suspects linked to the riot.
Frank Laurie re-electedPresident of the Hospital Association with Frank Laurie as president and J J Melnes as first vice president. Sidney Elston elected treasurer, Miss Widerfivl superintendent, Dr S W Graham hospital pathologist. Monthly meeting moved to the second Thursday. New committee appointments discussed and authority given for installation previews.
Altoona speedway action shows DePaolo leading qualifying with 1286 miles per hour and teammate Frank Elliott close at 1264 mph as 17 divers qualify. Bert Popper reports Historic patterns from last year noted, while two divers topped earlier times in Sandbury trials.
Mrs Larson of Wen dy faces Mrs Roe King of Pittsburg in a hard fought semi final at the Western Pennsylvania Womars Cross Association meet in Farmbridge Springs yesterday. King was confined to the eighteenth hole while Larson's ace drive set the trap on the right side. Larson won with a large putt as the opponent faded. King to meet Mrs Jaitte MacDesalil in the other semi final, winner to play Miss M Glile Ranblock of Britain in the final.
Battle Creek, Michigan. Louise King of Washington, D.C., was awarded $50,000 damages against Arthur Rich, a Crepe youth, who was convicted of criminally assaulting her. King said she never expected to collect and would not mind if she received nothing, calling the verdict a second vindication.
The governor urges a public Flag Day observance to honor the nation’s emblem. He emphasizes duty to safeguard the flag’s sanctity and calls on citizens to participate in a dignified remembrance.
The commission delayed ruling on a permit for a gas station at a site near the intersection of multiple streets. Residents oppose the project citing neighborhood impact and safety concerns. A further investigation was deemed prudent. representatives of the applicant attended a municipal executives meeting with supporting photographs of similar stations.
New York hosts the greatest gathering of Roman Catholic church leaders in history as papal legates and cardinals from Ireland France Hungary and Spain arrive. Cardinal Hayes receives guests while the delegation plans a New York pilgrimage en route to Chicago. An expected crowd of up to 25 000 pilgrims will rest in New York before continuing to the congress alongside thousands of foreign visitors and special trains.
Rudolph Gadon 40, a brakeman on the Philadelphia and Erie railroad, died in St. Vincent's hospital late last night from injuries suffered when he was caught between two freight cars and dragged 45 feet Friday afternoon while at work in Erie. He was employed as a brakeman for United Pracs.
City council held an evening session amid protests on Washington Street and Delaware Street. Residents questioned plans for a new site walk and elevator campaign as a league committee read a report and officials outlined bids for construction and a June commencement exercise.
Harmony 18 restored to GOP circles as party leaders meet in Harriman to elect officers and review campaign plans. Key figures include Mrs Worthington Seranna of Strayton named vice chair, Thomas Wunningham of Philadelphia reelected treasurer, and Charles E. Bugh of Bucks County elected secretary amid state committee restructuring.
Four people lost their lives in a Guilford car wreck as a roadster returning to New Haven left the road at high speed and struck a tree. Victims include Mrs Edwin J Reeser and Miss Dorothy Kernan of New Haven, Yale sophomore William J Cushing of Brookline and Yale freshman George M Koppert of Texas. The car’s front end crumpled after impact. two Yale students died at the scene while Mrs Reeser died later at Guilford Hospital.
Daniel J. Felis of Tolistown receives a one year prison term and a $2000 fine in Cambria County Federal Court. Judge PP Schoonmaker presides.
Reports from Cape Griz Nes describe Dranre and Miss Gur srude Biterfe training for a channel crossing. Miss Beerle doubts a crossing before July 13 while preparations begin. In Wilkes Barre police say a mysterious shooting ended Henry Culver’s life yesterday at a friend's residence. Raymond Masiér, present, states a shot shattered a window and the boy fell dead down the stairs.
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